Police documents obtained by WISN 12 News Monday shed new light on the investigation of the shooting death of a South Milwaukee grandmother. According to the documents, a Facebook post could have sparked the crime.

Sherry Chadwick, 68, was found shot to death in her home in March.

Hours before the discovery, police responded to Chadwick’s home when she reported that she scared off a potential burglar.

The suspect apparently returned, and the second time she wasn't so lucky.

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“(We are) frustrated, really frustrated, you know. My whole family is just, we want closure,” said Barbara Streeter, the victim’s daughter. “Not that (an arrest is) going to bring her back, but it might help move (us) on, to move on a little bit.”

According to court documents, Chadwick had about $7,000 in cash in the house to pay off her mortgage and some relatives thought it would be fun to take a picture with the money. With her permission, they posted it on Facebook.

The botched burglary attempt and homicide took place hours later.

“It was only up there for a couple of hours, but that's all it takes. That's all it takes,” Streeter said. “Be very careful, very careful, because anything can happen. Anything. I lost my mom.”

South Milwaukee police weren't available for an interview Monday.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to give them a call.